Gym bag, dawn-patrol surf pack, bouldering caddy—the Atacama backpack lets you separate wet or dirty gear from the clean and dry. It has an outer pocket with drain holes to hold a damp wetsuit, drippy waders or pair of odiferous climbing shoes. A waterproof barrier separates it from the main compartment, which has ample room for a change of clothes, lunch and more. Organizers hold pens, electronics, keys and a phone; a raised, padded sleeve holds most 17" laptops. The laptop sleeve also holds a hydration reservoir (not included) when you leave the laptop behind, and comes with a tube port. External webbing straps take on a skateboard or bulky clothing, and two stretch pockets keep water bottles at your side. Air Flow mesh on the shoulder straps and back panel prevents overheating, compression straps stabilize the load. Made of a 420-denier 100% nylon oxford plain weave, with an 840-denier 100% ballistic nylon bottom. The lining is 200-denier 100% polyester. All fabrics have a DWR (durable water repellent) finish.

Generous main compartment with dump pockets; internal organization has plenty of options for electronics and supplies, along with a secure lanyard for keys; interior padded sleeve is raised off the ground to protect most 17˝ laptops; sleeve secures with a buckle closure and doubles as a hydration bladder holder complete with tube port

Exterior pocket holds wet items (accommodates a wetsuit) and protects contents; adjustable webbing with buckles carries a skateboard or bulky clothing; stretch-woven pockets accommodate a full range of water bottle shapes and sizes

Air Flow-mesh shoulder straps and back panel; adjustable sternum strap with emergency whistle

Water Resistant

DWR (durable water repellent) fabric finish repels light rain and snow and decreases dry times. When DWR is used in conjunction with a waterproof/breathable barrier, the DWR finish keeps the outer fabric from becoming saturated so that the breathable barrier can do its job.

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